rationalise

/ˈɹæʃ.ə.nə.laɪz/

UK: /ˈɹæʃ.ə.nə.laɪz/

ɹÆƩ · ə · nə · laɪz (4 syllables)

English Verb

Definition

Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of rationalize.

Etymology

From French rationaliser. By surface analysis, rational + -ise.

Example Sentences

"The eastern bore became disused in 1972-73, when its rails were lifted as part of a British Rail scheme to rationalise trackwork in and around King's Cross."